Buongiorno Italy readers! 

Want to drink Italian coffee according to etiquette? Here are the rules you need to follow on your next espresso break or when serving to family and friends.

Storms and winds up to 200 km/h brought the ‘apocalypse’ to the Dolomites and beyond last Monday, with 12 people killed (many by falling trees), 50,000 hectares of forests in Veneto, Trentino and Friuli Venezia Giulia destroyed in one night, roads damaged and closed due to mudslides, electricity cut off.

Ci and ne are called particelle (particles) and are widely used in Italian. You may have heard them or seen them written down but were not sure how to use them yourself. Here is a guide to help you understand them. 

Today people don’t have time to wait half a day and sometimes part of the night to meander down from Rome to Messina and prefer the speed and convenience of just catching a flight down from Rome which literally takes less than an hour. But once you are in Sicily, there are many train journeys which offer relaxing day trips through the island’s unique landscape coupled with many local sights and experiences.

Hop in the car, drive the countryside roads, enjoy the fall colors and stop at one of these charming villages for a dive into the past and a taste of delicious seasonal products. 

This hot new item in our online shop is perfect for a farmhouse, offering a charming, rustic style. The artisans over at 'Angolo del Macramè' present this elegant chandelier made with macramé hanging rope. 

Get the family eating more healthy fish with this delicious recipe for tagliolini with smoked salmon. Creamy, with tons of flavor, this will be one dish you'll be making again and again.

Le Marche’s pastoral landscape is bookended by two of its most dramatic features: the rugged Sibylline mountain chain bordering the region to the west and the vast eastern coastline, stretching almost 200 kilometers and lapped by the Adriatic Sea, we share some of our favorite hidden hill towns that you need to know. 

Handmade by the ceramic masters of Deruta. This ceramic fox by polyTHEsign is a unique design-friendly gift, part of a limited production and signed by the artisan.

For sale in Calabria! In an exclusive location with stunning view over the sea, a newly-constructed semi-detached house is on offer over two levels, 185 square meters, with a garden and paved courtyard. More details can be found here

Wishing you all a wonderful weekend from Georgette, your editor, and the Italy Magazine team.